Comments on: Just giving out cards does not work

By: tashword

tashword — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:51:42 +0000

That’s true, Max , practise does help but I think being genuine when you meet people (and give them business cards) is also important – if it sounds rehearsed and fake it won’t help a valuable relationship form.

By: Max Wood

Max Wood — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:54:43 +0000

sales management can be tricky at times and you need to practice it often;.`

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By: tashword

tashword — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:54:14 +0000

Thanks for the comemnts Kiera.

I agree that handing out cards in appropriate ways is very effective, but handing them out at random and to people who aren’t interested doesn’t help you get business or credibility as a busienss person. Personally, I don’t even give them out to most of the people I network with unless I know a relationship has started or they ask for a card.

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By: Kiera Pedley

Kiera Pedley — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:50:53 +0000

Networking is about relationship building. I agree that the “shotgun” approach is ineffective.

However, the generalisation that giving out cards doesn’t work, is inaccurate. ONLY giving out cards, and not taking the time to relationship build is ineffective.

What a terribly rude MAN you met. And I agree here with Donna Marie, gentleman is far from apt.

Networking ettiquette is an essential business strategy.

By: tashword

tashword — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 23:16:35 +0000

I agree – it is a pity more people don’t realise networking is about relationships, and it isn’t that hard!

Donna-Marie you can call him whatever you like, lol, but in my books a gentleman would have at least introduced himself before eating breakfast next to me!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:13:03 +0000

I completely agree. I shouldn’t be, but I am still amazed at the number of people who have little clue about how to network effectively.

By: smallbusinessdiva

smallbusinessdiva — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:58:03 +0000

Great comments Tash. What a rude gentleman! (Can I call him a gentleman?)

It’s surprising how many people do like to hand out their card without even having a conversation with you.